Architectural and facade lighting in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Architectural lighting uses LED wall washers, uplights, linear grazers and bollards to light a building's facade, entrance and landscaping after dark. We cover Edinburgh and the Lothians, including Edinburgh, Livingston and Musselburgh.
Architectural and facade lighting work in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Facade lighting in Edinburgh and the Lothians works best when it picks out the architecture rather than flooding the whole elevation.
What's included
- Facade washing and grazing
- Entrance canopy and signage lighting
- Timeclock and photocell control
- Glare and light-spill control
Guide prices in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Typical budgets for Edinburgh and the Lothians, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED floodlight | £200 – £500 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| 6 m column with LED lantern | £800 – £1,500 | per column, incl. foundation and a moderate cable run |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £150 – £300 | per day |
| Commercial electrician | £300 – £500 | per day |
Example: 10 LED floodlights washing a building facade, about £2,000 – £5,000 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Standard 6.5 of the Scottish building standards covers efficient, controllable lighting. The non-domestic guidance uses 95 luminaire lumens per circuit-watt for general lighting, or LENI.
Towns we cover in Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Edinburgh
- Livingston
- Musselburgh
- Bathgate
- Bonnyrigg
- Penicuik
- Broxburn
- Armadale
- Arniston
- Dalkeith
- Davidson's Mains, Barnton and Cramond
- Dunbar
- East Linton
- Gorgie, Stenhouse and Sighthill
- Granton and Trinity
- Gullane
- Haddington
- Humbie
- Juniper Green, Currie and Balerno
- Kirkliston
- Kirknewton
- Leith
- Liberton and Craigmillar
- Linlithgow
- Loanhead
- Morningside, Braid Hill and Swanston
- Newbridge and Ratho
- North Berwick
- Ormiston
- Pathhead
- Pencaitland
- Portobello
- Prestonpans
- Queensferry
- Rosewell
- Roslin
- Tranent
- West Calder
- Whitburn
Architectural and facade lighting FAQs for Edinburgh and the Lothians
Which fire safety law applies in Edinburgh and the Lothians?
The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 sets the duties of the person responsible for fire safety, including emergency lighting where escape routes need it.
Which towns in Edinburgh and the Lothians do you cover?
All of Edinburgh and the Lothians, including Edinburgh, Livingston and Musselburgh. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
Do I need planning permission for facade lighting?
Sometimes, particularly in conservation areas or where lighting is prominent. Check with your local planning authority before installing.